I bought the first street twin when it came out, wanted a fun easy calm bike. Did a few tweaks changed the front springs to progressive springs also changed to Sintered HH Front Brake Pads and a x-pipe exhaust conversion. It was the single front disc brake that I felt bad about the most, however the sintered pads made a good improvement. I would have liked to upgrade to the Speed Twin unfortunately I didn't have the dosh after a drop in wages :-)
@@civetricamoto No I have had several bikes since I was young and had a Kawasaki vulcan for 5 years before the Triumph. At 67 I have been riding off and on since I was in my teens.
Cool. I've got a 2017 ST as well and love how it handles both in the city I live in and out on country roads. Smooth riding with plenty enough power. I've also had not one problem yet with any of the mechanics or features. The bikes good looks gets me lots of compliments too.
Triumph sacked 240 members of uk staff by email last year. After moving all production to Thailand. No more triumphs for me. After having 6 Hinkley bikes without any of the trouble I had with the street twin.
That a the prob they only paint the bike well not make them lot of re issues here in Indian market lot of sound frm the engine, rough n low quality ride
Nah triumph actually have standards when building and detailing bikes. Royal Enfield do the bare minimum. The welds are of a very low standard, good penetration wise, but visually very poor. Any visible welds need to be pleasing to the eye. That's the only quality control metric preventing them from being truly competitive with Triumph.
My ST has done nigh on £20k miles now in 4 yrs without a single issue. I am also 6ft 2 and feel fine on it - but I have the alternate bench seat which adds a few mm and I suffer with a fairly short 32 in inside leg which I guess "helps". I did go back to the stock seat and it did feel a bit odd after the bench seat so that might be an option to add a few mm/change riding position. I used to ride in the early 2000s when I passed my test but stopped in about 2009 when I came back to it in 2017 I checked out a few and the ST just ticked all the boxes and was easy to ride. All in all its been a great bike, I keep it outside under a cover and barely any rust after 4 yrs, the headlight bezel has rust which is annoying but easily replaced. There are now other realistic options out there like the Royal Enfield Interceptor so it is worth riding a few. As for me I will keep the ST but am thinking of adding a Trident for a bit of extra zip and fun OR a new TIger Sport 660 for more comfy touring with a bit more zip :D
Tec in the uk do a great set of alloy foot pegs plus a neat dropper bracket. This drops the pegs by 25-30mm these coupled to Triumphs King and queen seat (15mm additional height) makes my T100 a very comfortable mile muncher. If you don’t like the look of the seat cover it with a Cool Cover £75 or cheap Chinese copy for about £15 on eBay.
Finally someone said it.... I too personally find this 900cc twin to be the best sounding from Triumph (even better than their 1200 for sure). Great video Bob 🙌
I just picked up my 2022 Street Twin, it sounds AMAZING!!! It's the first bike I've owned that I don't want to change the exhaust. And I've owned more than a few bikes.
My dream bike, love the looks and the sound and the price isn't too bad. Haven't gotten my motorcycle license yet though, maybe next year I'll be on two wheels as well instead of four.
@@5tevieb954 Yes but i live in Switzerland. Since 2021 you must get first the A2 license (max 48 hp) and after two years driving without police recording too much (speeding etc.) you can get the A license. Luckily there is a legal kit by Triumph to reduce the Street Twin to 48 hp for A2 license.
Street Twin would be really nice if it had the Speed Twin’s brakes and tires. It really likes to be standing up and not leaning. Nice acceleration and torque tho!
I came "down" from a 1050 speed triple to my 2019 Street and find it just perfect for the cart tracks that our roads seem to have evolved into in rural Lincolnshire 😖😖
I saw this bike recently and man it is beautiful... I had a choice between a street twin and my Moto Guzzi V7 Stone S for my first street bike.. The guzzi was not only cheaper but has a lot more quirks and history behind it in my opinion.. I would love to have a go on a street twin, I'm sure it would blow the doors off my V7 in the power department! Either bike is very rare in Texas where I live so the exclusivity is there. Cheers! 🤠
I had the opportunity to buy a Street Twin Gold Line. Didn't seem special enough for me for the extra cash. In fact I was very close to getting a regular Street Twin but I didn't...and instead I got a Speed Twin! :D I still wonder if I should have gotten the Street instead for the easy going ergos
Yeah the 2nd and 3rd gen get much better brakes, upgraded fork, and 10hp more. So I'd say worth the extra cash if buying used, especially for the brakes
Agree with you Motobob, however Triumph dealerships pretty poor the ones I have dealt with anyway. The build quality not as good as my friends 2013 Bonnie. Also the dreaded wiring issue that has plagued thousand of bikes including mine .Even heard of some older Tigers having wiring issues.
Had one. Sold it after 8 months. Stranded with a faulty sensor after three months. Just couldn' t stand the handling( quickly taking corners it would feel " stiff"), front was way to hard and harsh, rear shocks the same. Beautyfull to see, but not suited to really drive " fast". Now a Yamaha Tracer 700. Not beautyfull to see, but does it all ( better)
Agreed on all accounts. My ST will remain in the stable for the rest of time providing nothing happens to it. Only gripes I have are the front Brembo squeaks which is slightly annoying and the lack of 6th gear for motorway speeds. But as a bike for commuting and bombing around the lanes... perfection. Perfect balance of torque and power, it sounds great, it looks great and there are a metric f-tonne of aftermarket parts for it. Great bike!
@@simoncullum5019 Motone customs, tec bike parts, British customs, free spirit customs, down and out customs. Those are the main ones that I know of, probably tonnes more.
What about reliability and known issues, recalls? I heard about wiring harness problem on 2019-2020 models, how bad was it? And was there anything else?
It was bad on mine .The recall mod for front wiring harness as a complete bodge Think this may have been the first model to be built in Thailand. Was not impressed with the quality !
I took my course then got the 19' ST as my first "big" bike but its really not big at all (depends on our size, im a small 5'8" 150lb dude) the new ones are lighter than ever. 900cc might seem like alot for a first bike but its really forgiving and of coarse also rips like hell!!!
the best thing about triumph was the straight seat. no matter what size you fit. these stupid bucket seats only fit one size. hear the new ones blow gear boxes. good luck.
the spark plug caps both started arching to the cylinder head , replaced with NGK ones , you need to retain the original rubber parts so they fit OK. This is the only issue after 6 years
@@motobob I was thinking of gearbox problems with the 900 cc Bonnevilles. Not all of them, but another channel has highlighted them. I like the Scrambler 1200, but that has electrical issues. I don't trust Triumphs.
You Brits have always built a better Harley than Harley ever did. I would be embarrassed to be sitting on a HD but proud to be sitting on that at a stoplight.
Can u do a video on the different license types and how to apply for them, the costs involved and also how easy or difficult it would be for an international student to get them
LOVE MY 2019 ST 900. i ASK WHY THEY DON'T HAVE THE CLOCK ON EVERY PAGE ? GO THRU MENUS TO FIND THE TIME WHEN THERE IS SPACE ABOVE THE RPM; THE SAME SIZE AS THE GEAR DISPALY. eVEN THE NEW ONES HAVE ONE PAGE WITH THE TIME !!! HELLOOOOOOOO. DISAPPOINTED IN THE HANDLEBAR FRAME ANGLED ON THE 900; TO NOT BE E TO ADD RISERS. 25MM UP AND BACK REQUIERS SOME CABLE MODS. WHY NOT DESIGN THIS IN ?
i am happy with my first edition ironstone color. Love how it sounds, and prefer the more RETRO look, (thats all about being retro). Although , i like this new wheels.
Would swapping out seats get this in the same leg room class as the 790mm Bonney? Or is there more to it than that? Is this a whole different frame and geometry than the scrambler and Bonney class models?
Hi Bob, got a question, if you were around 6ft and waned a 2nd bike for some fun drives out on weekends or midweek fair weather rides then would you go for a Street Twin or the Street Scrambler?
I loved riding the street twin I borrowed. It felt light and cheerful and torquey. But I used to own a 790 bonneville and although that felt heavier, it also felt faster than the street twin. And the old GS500 I own now, although it's got no torque low down, will really rev and feels stronger than the street after 60mph and will easily pull 90+ (on a private road). I love the street twin but I REALLY don't think it's £9000 worth of bike!
Had one of these for about 3 months. Great fun bike, definitely a town/cafe poser bike, but a good laugh all the same. Brakes & tyres are absolute sh!te, e-throttle/ride by wire response spoils the commuting ability, and the low seat height is a major disadvantage when filtering in heavy traffic. I was sad when I had to give it back, but for new riders, it's a bloody good first trumpet.
The Americans legislated that all bikes sold in the USA had to have left foot gear change, was this forced by Harley Davidson ? Did this change bother anyone in the UK?,. Driving on the right suits left gears and driving on the left would seem to favour right hand change, I base this on road camber, siting at the traffic lights and dropping a foot down hill would seem to favour having the change on the opposite side to balance the bike and make for smoother operation.
Great review 👏 very informative, although I would prefer if reviewers talked in inches rather than millimetres. I think saying 30ins seat height or inside leg measurement sounds simple. I buy my jeans 32 32 not 812.8 812.8 keep it simple. Other than that, excellent 👌 review
beautiful bikes, but the representatives in europe are killing Triumph.. i already had 2 , but after some continuous problems without a solution by the brand... i give up :(. triumph instead of playing with colors and paints should yes change what's wrong with this ST, cabling, tires, parasitic noises, suspension and shock absorbers etc...
I know this post was made while ago but since I am considering this bike as my next one I am interested to know if you consider it being good for long rides. I like touring but I am short....
The only thing going for it is it's new and liquid cooled. The aircooled Bonnevilles are just as good. If you go for a Bonneville the only ones are the Speed Twin, and any 1200.
The seat height is the biggest downside of it by far. And then there is the 18“ front (and the tires but they can be changed) Its a shame, im 6.2 and the only Triumph modern classics i dont like are the scramblers…..
Would it be possible to add lb-ft for us dumb dumbs here in america land, cant be bothered to google, and these videos are too well done to want to pause. As per, the quality of these videos are fantastic
I really want to get a new one to replace my 02 Anniversary Edition, but I want a 360 crank, so it sounds like a Triumph. I tried out the second gen Street Twin and told the dealership it was the nicest Ducati Monster I'd ridden. The Gold Line is a pretty unit though.
Hello from Texas! Thanks for the great review. Do you, (or anyone) have any suggestions for handguards for the Street Scrambler. Strangely, I simply cannot find any kit that does not require an odd assortment of parts, hacking, grinding, etc. for them to fit. Any thoughts would be helpful. Cheers.
I have one! The only thing to hate, I'ts that I live in latinoamerica and the streets are horrible. I find it ver low for here and I'm sick of repairing the aluminium wheels because of all the holes and sh*tty streets in here.
I agree at some points but in my opinion the street twin is not the best sound in triumph lineup, the street scrambler sound is more aggressive and clean. Street twin is really a very low bike, the lowest in boneville lineup except for the bobber, this is good but you need to be careful sometimes, I trade my street twin for a street scrambler because the twin was too low.
I have a 2020 T120 Diamond Edition and the second I started it up I knew I had to change the exhaust. Since it is a LE also, I wanted to keep the look and to my pleasant surprise I found some Vance and Hines peashooters! Unfortunately, once I put these on, the change was negligible, even after removing the dB killers, so I went back to the dealer, hat in hand, and asked them to install an X pipe. Now she's talking!
Now the new ST is on my possible new bike list (currently on a 16 iron 883) which is falling apart lol So question is the ST a good all year bike for uk averaging 8k miles a year build quality paint finish etc As my sensible side of brain voice is saying the new triumph tiger 660 is the bike i should have etc but its not a classic looking bike etc🤣
The build quality is good, but like any bike if you’re riding year round then it’ll look much better if you apply a lot of ACF, or get a pro motorcycle valet service to coat it in something. If I were you I’d ride both - the street twin has more soul than the tiger sport, but the windscreen will be a massive advantage when it’s cold and wet 👍
@@motobob thanks yes i use acf but denim HD paint is s##t lol Thats my issue can only have one bike my sensible bit of brain is saying tiger for tge above reasons better weather protection tyres are great but they dont make them in size for cruiser style wheels But the ither side of my brain is saying tiger to boring the ST lol Once i have funds for new bike i shall test ride both only other thing is im a short arse 5'7 and tiger seat height etc Cheers
@@jedispunk7280 at 5’7” I would look for a good example of a used gen 2 street twin. It gets all of the upgraded brakes and extra power etc, but still with the 750mm low seat of the 1st gen
Oh wait... that's wrong. It's the first gen that was 750. Then the second gen 760. Then 765 for this year. BUT you could get a first gen seat on eBay? There'll be loads of them. Less padding but 15mm lower
I'm trying to make my mind up whether to part chop my 19 plate Tiger XRX Low for a new ST or stick with the Tiger. The Tiger is just so large and high at the front. Any comments folks?
I would say no. The seat height is pretty low and the girl I'm dating is about 5'4"- 5'5" and could flat foot it in boots Absolutely love this bike, especially for city riding which is what I use it mostly for. Highly recommend
Good review but still found myself thinking why pay £9k for this bike when you can pay £6.2 for an Interceptor. Performance isn't the factor in this sector. You can spend £1k customising the RE and still have money left for a couple of holidays.
This my 17th motorcycle. A 2016 bought new and now approaching 10,000 miles, it is great in every respect but reliability. It has had both the wiring harness replaced and the cylinder which had a porous casting that leaked coolant. Do I love it? yes. Do I trust it? No. Will I keep it? You bet.
